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How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities

One in 10 babies in the U.S. – nearly 374,000 infants – were born preterm in 2023, meaning before 37 weeks of pregnancy. More than 15% were very preterm, meaning they were born before 32 weeks. A full-term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks.

The Conversation

Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the US maternal death crisis

All levels of government are striving to reduce maternal mortality and erase the race gap in the United States

The Independent UK

Councils call for 20% uplift for Healthy Start to meet food inflation

The scheme, which helps pregnant women or families with children under the age of four, does not currently cover the cost of formula, councils said.

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Tyneside MP leads calls for Government to fix support scheme 'beset with problems' that's supposed to help hard-up families with essentials

Emma Lewell-Buck wants the Government to change the law so those eligible are automatically-enrolled for help paying for food and baby essentials on the Healthy Start Scheme.

Chronicle Live

‘Major health crisis’ on way unless scheme to help struggling families improves

Health chiefs and politicians speak out

Manchester Evening News

North East families could be missing out on £3m in free fruit and veg as MP calls to tackle child poverty

Hundreds of North East families aren't claiming money they're entitled to for fruit and veg - and MP Emma Lewell Buck wants to see changes to help tackle rising child poverty

Chronicle Live

Healthy Start NHS food voucher scheme has ‘pitifully’ low take-up

Figures show usage has barely shifted in a year, despite rising food poverty in UK

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Cheating dad stole baby milk cash and spent it on booze and cigarettes after walking out on family

Gary Meikle pocketed the NHS Healthy Start card intended to buy baby milk and healthy food, then took it to a petrol station and convenience story where he loaded up on £500 worth of cigarettes and booze.

Glasgow Live

Cheating Scots dad-of-six used benefit cash for baby milk to buy booze and fags

He took it to a petrol station and convenience stores and bagged £500 worth of alcohol and cigarettes – and paid next to nothing in maintenance for his family, according to Tracey.

Daily Record

Co-op stores in England put baby formula behind tills to deter theft

Move by retailer described as ‘heartbreaking’ as cost of staple food products continues to rise

The Guardian - UK

Single mum-of-4 on Universal Credit slashes food bill to £121 by doing three things

A single mum-of-four has shared her three best tips to slashing her food bill. Kimberley Shannon has managed to get her monthly food bill down to £121 using the easy budgeting method

Daily Mirror

Parents still waiting for food vouchers after NHS scheme beset by IT problems

Exclusive: Healthy Start scheme began switch away from paper coupons to digital system in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Shoppers missing out on £34-a-month saving with little-known Healthy Start card

Many people are entitled to the card, which helps towards buying things like milk, fruit and veg

Wales Online

UK households can get free cash worth up to £2,000 in New Year

There are several schemes that could help you get some extra cash. The Bank of England has shared that UK households lose £740 on average every Christmas by overspending.

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Daily Mirror

More councils SCRAP free meal vouchers - find out which still offer them this Christmas

The government's Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) scheme is continuing this year, where councils are given funding to help provide meals and activities for children

The Guardian - UK

High cost of infant formula putting babies in danger, UK charities warn

Vulnerable families resorting to watered down formula or unsuitable food such as porridge, say campaigners

Wales Online

Sainsbury's extends free food voucher scheme to Wales and NI for first time

The roll-out follows Sainsbury’s announcement last month that it would be re-introducing its £2 coupon over the next six months to customers using a Healthy Start card in England

Daily Mirror

50,000 more mums and kids can get weekly £2 voucher at Sainsbury's

Mums can get up to £10.50 a week with a £2 top-up to the Healthy Start scheme by supermarket Sainsbury's, which has expanded its help to Wales and Northern Ireland

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Daily Mirror

Single mum of four on Universal Credit shares how she slashed monthly food bill to £121

Kimberley Shannon, 33, swears by thorough planning, big shops and bulk buying to save more in the long run - and it means her monthly food bill is as low as £121

Nottingham Post

More than 1,000 families across Nottinghamshire missing out on free fruit, vegetables and milk

"We’re urging more people to make use of this fantastic scheme"

Nottingham Post

Sainsbury's is offering eligible shoppers £52 to spend on food - see if you qualify

As part of the scheme, the £2 voucher will be rolled out weekly over the next six months - totalling £52 worth of vouchers

Wales Online

Sainsbury's offers eligible shoppers £52 to spend on food

A healthy eating scheme is getting a boost from the retailer

Chronicle Live

Sainsbury's is giving shoppers £52 extra to spend on food - here's how to claim

Shoppers will be able to get some extra money if they're part of the Healthy Start initiative - here is more information about who is eligible and how the scheme works

Daily Mirror

Sainsbury's is giving shoppers an extra £52 to spend on food - see who qualifies

Sainsbury's is giving shoppers an extra £2 a week to spend on food if they're part of the Healthy Start scheme. The money will come in handy as families face rising costs

Nottingham Post

DWP: 7 Universal Credit payment boosts if you're pregnant or have a child

It could be a welcome boost to your finances

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